The artwork, titled “Smooth Egg with Bow (Magenta/Orange)” and created by Jeff Koons between 1994 and 2009, is a sculpture fashioned from steel, embodying the essence of the Neo-Pop Art movement. The artwork exemplifies Koons’s distinctive approach to contemporary sculpture.
This polished sculpture is an exquisite representation of a large, smooth egg adorned with a vibrant, oversized bow. The egg, glowing with a rich magenta hue, sits elegantly on a crisp white pedestal, highlighting its reflective surface and immaculate finish. A meticulously crafted bow in a contrasting yet complementary shade of orange crowns the egg, its loops and ribbons creating a dynamic visual interplay. The smooth, mirror-like surface of the steel captures and reflects light, enhancing the vividness of the colors and the overall opulence of the piece. The juxtaposition of the egg’s organic shape with the sharp lines of the bow lends a striking harmony, characteristic of Koons’s aesthetic, which often melds elements of consumer culture with high art.
